Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:
Julius Caesar, Act III.ii - IV.iii
Click here to read this text online.
Today's Lesson Notes:
The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:
QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.
FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.
REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.
ACT III and IV QFR CHARTS were due for submission during today's class!
Here are a handful of really helpful links to help you make sense of this challenging new text.
Click here to view our in-class presentation notes (updated daily).
REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.
Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.
You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.
IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.
Here are a handful of really helpful links to help you make sense of this challenging new text.
Click here to view our in-class presentation notes (updated daily).
Click here for a "modern English" line-by-line translation of the text.
Click here for a handy word cloud which depicts words in different sizes according to how often they appear in the play (bigger words = more mentions).
Click here for a handy word cloud which depicts words in different sizes according to how often they appear in the play (bigger words = more mentions).